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Teaching Resume


Education

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

B.A. Theatre Arts and Communications 2002

Areas of concentration: Acting, Dance, Directing, Writing, Public Speaking

Honor Thesis: “Fences” by August Wilson and “Macbeth” by Shakespeare

Awards

Telly Award, Blue Ridge Cable Show “Straight to the Point” 2006 – 2006

Outstanding actor, and student award, Cheyney University 1999 – 2000

Experiences

Pocono Mountain School District

Teaching Artist, Director (Drama Class), and Theatre Production 2003-2005

Developed Syllabus; Implemented course curriculum; Taught acting theory; Directed “A Raisin in the Sun.”

Cheyney University

Teaching Artist 2006-2008

Managed the stage during production; Directed students with character development; Mentored students, and performed chosen pieces along with current matriculating students.

Jewish Community Center

Drama Specialist 2013-2015

Developed, and implemented lesson plan catering to ages 3-15; Directed theatrical material, and managed students in the Theatre production of “Beauty and the Beast," "The Little Mermaid," and "A Night of the Classics."

CKT Actors Studio

Acting Teacher (Present)

Carrie helped develop and implement acting workshops for selected students, assists students with character development, and analysis, manages accounts, and directs monologues through techniques, exercises, and games..

North Hampton Community College

Acting and Performance Arts Instructor 2014-Present

Develops and implements lesson plans for students, managerial and administrative duties for the acting course; Directs and manages a full stage production; Assists students with character development, and analysis; Manages accounts, and directs monologues through techniques, advanced exercises.

Related Experience

Soulmates or Nada - Broadway Production at the Chashama Theater on 42nd and Broadway, Starred as Jenny (2002-2003)

The Crucible - Pennsylvania Repertory Theatre Group, Starred as Character Tituba (Actor, 1997 – 2000)

Cinematherapy - WE TV, Guest-starred as self (Actor/Promo Guest, 2001-2002)

Straight to the Point - Blue Ridge Cable, Starred as a Host of a Cable Show Discussing Various Topics (Actor/Host, 2000-Present)

Languages

English (Native Language)

Spanish (Can Read, and Write with Basic Competence, and Speak Conversational Japanese (Learning)

Licenses, and Clearances Obtained

ACT 34

ACT 151

FBI Clearance

First Aid, CPR, and Fire Training

Memberships

Carrie K. Thomas is a proud member of Alpha Psi Omega Honor Society and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated.

Publications on Paper

Pocono Record” May 1, 1998, Title “Hunting Witches

References: Upon Request

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